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Wide Open
R&B / Soul · 1988

Wide Open

Billy Paul

A fascinating late-career document where a legendary Philadelphia soul crooner meets the polished, synthesizer-drenched production of the late 1980s.

1988 · Ichiban Records

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A polished, late-night digital romance with a touch of veteran soul melancholy.

Moments Worth Listening For
The transition where the organic warmth of his classic baritone collides with a sharp, programmed drum machine pattern.
A soaring, synthesizer-led chorus where the layered backing vocals create a lush, digital wall of sound.
The quiet, intimate bridge of a ballad where the electronic instrumentation drops back to reveal his seasoned, expressive delivery.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Wide Open sound next to the rest of Billy Paul's catalogue?

Digital Clarity+3.5σ

The production is built around digital clarity than this artist usually allows.

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